Best of Rome • Best of Rome
Best of Rome
2020
GUN
SHOP
Country Sportsman
HARDWARE
STORE
Lavender Mountain Hardware
and Garden
2ND PLACE: Mathis True Value
3RD PLACE: Elder’s Ace Hardware
Best of Rome
2020
HOME
DECOR
River City Antiques & Interiors
2ND PLACE: Unique Interiors of Rome
3RD PLACE: Harper Home Design
Best of Rome
2020
Thank you Rome
for voting us
Best Garden Center
6 years in a row &
Best Hardware Store
4 years in a row!
OUR JOURNEY WITH COVID-19
When the first notions of a global pandemic became evident, we had no idea
that today we’d be in such a mess. Fast forward thru February and March found
us in the midst of a strangling enemy we did not know how to fight.
As small business owners, we could not imagine not being open – too many
bills to pay. Sure enough, we got our reprieve to remain open…providing we
took precautions. Signs went up on the doors, distancing tape on the floor,
we built a hand washing station at the front door, and spacing boxes at the
counter. We shortened operations to five days and cut our hours to conserve
and concentrate labor. Our employees were committed to our mission so we
remained open.
As we moved into April, gardening and landscaping became our strong suit.
Vegetable seed and plants began to sell at an amazing pace as did trees, shrubs,
annuals and perennials. Soils, mulches, amendments, and fertilizers along
with garden tools and supplies began to require frequent reordering in larger
quantities. Trucks were coming in daily as inventory was turning quickly.
During April, we believe there were as many first-time customers as regulars.
It was “springtime on steroids”.
Through April and into May our employees were stellar! Phone calls requesting
curb side service, delivery, or helpful tips were nonstop. Crazy out-of-stock
issues were a constant problem. We could not have predicted the traffic…and
we were glad.
We are fortunate to be healthy and are grateful to our customers for sustaining
our business. Thank you for letting us be essential in your lives. We will get thru
this and continue to supply GOOD THINGS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING.
Personally, we hope to slow down, spend more time with family
and friends and get back to practicing yoga.
Namaste y’all.
Spencer & Virginia Brewer
4065 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome, GA • 706-295-0299
www lavendermountainhardware.com
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Thank You for
Voting Us
Best Gift Shop &
Best Consignment
402 Civic Center Dr. & 300 W 1st St.
706.295.5576
Best of Rome
2020
2ND PLACE: Rome Gun and Pawn
3RD PLACE: Livefire Weapons & Range
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